~~Watercooled Rocketfish *Work Log*

[redphoenix]

So the basis of this whole project started because of the badass deal with the Rocket Fish "Lian Li" cases. $47.99 + tax, you cant beat it.

I didnt need it, but for the money, why not. So this whole project started because of this one case. This project was to update my computer with a minimal fee. I shopped around a lot and found the best deal I could. I did very well I think. This is the components that it will have in it.

Computer Components

RocketFish
Abit IP35 Pro
Intel Q6700
4gb Crucial PC2-8500
X1800XT (waiting for the 4xxxx series of a 3870x2)
OCZ600w PSU
LiteOn DVD Drive
Seagate 250gb Main Drive
Seagate 750gb Storage

Watercooling Components

Pump - Swiftech MCP655
CPU - Swiftech Storm (soon to be Fuzion V2 if it ever comes in stock again)
GPU - Swiftech MCW60
Res - Swiftech Mini
Radiator - Swiftech MCR320
Tubing - MasterKleer 1/2 ID
Fans - 3 Panaflow 120x38mm
Fill/Drain - 2 DD Acetal Fill Ports
Anti Fungal - Petra Nuke






5/12/08
Took apart the entire case and cut the top for a MCR320 radiator.





















I will update tonight after work with info about the project

[smee]

Subscribed!!

Nice work on the cutting!!

[RockfordFosgate]

Clean work

[fluke420]

Nice job cutting the top. Why does everyone leave the tabs for the fan mounts. Why not make one big rectangular hole?

[Nanometer]

Maybe for more support?

[rbsmontemor]

Subs

Rbs.

[MINIz guy]

Clean cuts! Hope to see more of this.

[[XC] NetburstXE]

Subscribed!

[Istasi]

Those RocketFish cases look superb, a steal for the BB clearance price for sure. Can't wait to see how this turns out, Lian Li cases are gorgeous.

[HaCKs]

I remember there was a thread about those rocketfish cases being sold at best buy under another name for practically free, does anyone know where that thread is?

[MINIz guy]

Well, these Rocketfishes are being sold as low as $48, which is a steal for this kind of quality. I don't believe there is another name for this case at Best Buy, this is sold at Best Buy and there isn't another one like it there.

[BNDMOD]

Nice start..

[Gunlance]

I remember there was a thread about those rocketfish cases being sold at best buy under another name for practically free, does anyone know where that thread is?

These are Lian-Li cases that are sold under the rocketfish name. I have 2 myself.

[redphoenix]

Nice job cutting the top. Why does everyone leave the tabs for the fan mounts. Why not make one big rectangular hole?

Radiator got in the way of the 4 corner holes, so 4 faux screws will go there.

[HaCKs]

Sorry my mistake, I got the names mixed up in my head somehow, my local best buy has two more for $87


I found the thread.

[disruptfam]

good job so far...

[redphoenix]

Just made a Petra Order - Loads of MasterKleer tubing, Acetal Fill Port, EK 150mm Res, Cyclone Addon, clamps and fittings. On payday hopefully a Fuzion will be ordered, but I need the tubing asap haha.


*edit* also got a bunch of allen head socket cap screws for the radiator, pump, res etc.

[redphoenix]

Okay here is a little update!

Pics tell the story.









Top is from rad, bottom to pump. The extra top is for fillport.

Stay tuned.

[Lusken]

Nice! Very Nice!
Waiting for the real results before I comment more, but it looks nice so far.

[MINIz guy]

I am starting to love these Rocketfish builds. So much eye candy!

[redphoenix]

Just a quick picture before the next batch.


MRC320 w/ Panaflos. Rubber grommets and weather stripping for leak protection

[disruptfam]

sleeving them fans?

[MegadetHCl]

sleeving them fans?

...and installing dust filters? You will regret it in the future if you don't...

[Bubbaxm2]

Nice work!

[biftek.]

What screws/gromets are you using for the fans, they look clean and really effective.